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Laredo Port of Entry CBP Officers Seize Hard Narcotics Worth $3.2 Million at World Trade Bridge

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry seized hard narcotics valued at $3.2 million in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “CBP has seen a significant uptick in attempts to smuggle methamphetamine at ports of entry,” said Acting Port

City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed three new deaths in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one and want them to know that our counselors and our teams

City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Jose E. Baeza, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed two new deaths in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one and want them to know that our counselors and our

Laredo Port of Entry CBP Officers Seize Hard Narcotics Worth $10.1 Million at World Trade Bridge

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry seized hard narcotics valued at $10.1 million in four separate, unrelated enforcement actions at the World Trade Bridge. “International trade continues to show extraordinary growth, causing illicit drug traffickers to become bold in their

CBP Seizes 4,200 Shipments, 2,400 Agriculture Violations through Operation Mega Flex

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Ongoing operation stops illicit goods from China, improves CBP targeting WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that Operation Mega Flex has yielded more than 4,200 seizures of illicit goods and 2,400 agriculture violations over the past 15 months. The seizures included counterfeit goods, illegal narcotics,

Rep. Cuellar Announces $435,020 in Federal Funds to TAMIU

Courtesy Steve Harmon, Grant will Fund Gang Violence Research (Laredo, Texas)-A new federal grant of $435,020 to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) was announced by Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) in a virtual news conference Wednesday. Awarded through the National Institute of Justice’s Investigator-Initiated Research and Evaluation on Firearm Violence grant program, it will be used

Laredo International Airport Initiates Terminal Improvement Plan

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, TX—The Laredo International Airport has begun work on a Terminal Improvement Plan (TIP) that is set to bring much needed amenities and upgrades to the airport. This will elevate the traveler experience for anyone going through the city’s airport, while also stimulating local jobs, economic development and construction. Overall, the TIP

City, County Confirm 1 New COVID-19 Related Death

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed one new death in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one and want them to know that our counselors and our teams

Los Obispos M.S. Students Honored by “Communities In Schools”

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Communities in Schools of Laredo (C.I.S.) and Los Obispos Middle School (L.O.M.S.), congratulate the winners of the Do the Write Thing Essay Challenge. L.O.M.S. 8th grade student Joel Luna was selected as the National Ambassador to represent Laredo. A second 8th grade L.O.M.S. student by the name of Cristina Torres was

Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitives Sought for Sexual Offenses

Courtesy Jeniffer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained two men with outstanding warrants for sexual offenses. Both incidents occurred in separate, unrelated enforcement actions. “CBP collaborates with agencies throughout the nation to bring perpetrators of sexual violence to justice,” said Acting Port Director

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